2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD: Steering complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 31 owner complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD that list the steering component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11769523 (filed 10/07/2026): “I was pulling in my driveway and lost all steering, the wheel wouldn't turn, truck was still running fine no issues but the steering was out. within 2 minutes the truck was fully engulfed in flames. with the fire starting from the hydroboost/power steering area.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11687235 (filed 09/15/2025): “Steering great box replaced steering still not stable, electrical glitches such as stability trac service message, hill assist, breaking assist messages pop up and then disappear constantly, power steering pump, hydro boost and master cylinder replaced multiple times, no sound emitting for seat belt…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11664267 (filed 06/02/2025): “There has been serious problems regarding the stabilitrak system from gm motors.…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Electric power steering faults typically need module diagnosis with a scan tool and calibration. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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